New Year, same alarm clock
Holiday mode is officially over. Parents are celebrating, teachers are bracing themselves, and alarm clocks are back in charge.
Editor's Echo
Thoughts and reflections from editor Lynette Spencer, rooted in the heart of the valley.
’n Jaar van groei, dankbaarheid, en nuwe drome vir 2026
2025 was ’n jaar vol groei, stories en ongelooflike gemeenskapsgees. Terwyl ons die jaar afsluit, sê De Kaap Echo dankie aan elke leser en ondersteuner.
Through the eyes of a tired teacher
Your community. Your story. Your voice. Your platform.
De Kaap Echo is adding a Letters section to our website, a space for readers to share their opinions, concerns, and ideas about Barberton and the community we all love.
Camping under African skies
There’s nothing quite like camping under the Lowveld stars, even if climbing into the tent trailer feels like an achievement when you over sixty.
When summer feels short in the valley of the sun
Barberton’s weather seems to be changing, summers shorter, mornings colder, and the Lowveld sun a little less predictable.
Remembering Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall will be remembered for living a life that changed how we see ourselves and our chimps.